2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 9% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car starts ever now and than. It won't start all the time and breaks down all the electrical in the car has problems if the car starts it will shut off and the steering locks up which could kill me or someone else the breaks won't work when this happens. The lights shut off radio shuts off nothing electrical works I'm scared to drive this car. Not sure what it is and the dealer isn't sure what it is”
NHTSA complaint #11020574, filed 2017-08, 67,000 miles“The vehicle was stationary at first from the night before. When we got in to leave, it was slow starting. We pulled out & noticed the power steering was a little stiffer than normal. We drove about 5 miles to our destination & the car stalled completely, all power was lost, including our doors being stuck locked & our ignition was stuck in the ignition, it was not able to be steered or anything. Nothing worked. Luckily our windows were down as the heat was nearing 100 degrees, it was hot. The car was carrying myself, my husband, & our 2 girls, ages 8 & 11. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098450, filed 2018-05, 95,000 miles“2013 malibu, low engine power/ service stabilitrak. Smelling like melting burning rubber, won't pick up speed on acceleration, it died at the stoplight. Continued on as I accelerated to go up a hill it died, I was in town on city street. The car behind me almost hit me thank goodness there was not a car coming and they were able to get in the other lane. This has happened to me two times. That last time when the car almost hit me I was able to get the car to start and make it home. It's been in my driveway for 2 weeks. It sounds like it wants to turn over but it will not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11174257, filed 2019-02, 99,699 miles“Eassist recall for Malibu Eco. My vehicle has the same problems as the recall, but my VIN number is not on the recall list. The vehicle make and model match. All of my maintenance is up to date. I would like someone to from this company to look into my vehicle. The vehicle will not start, I have brought 4 new batteries in the last 2 years. The malfunction indicator light is on. It has been on for a year now. There is a burning smell when I drive it sometimes. I have had the vehicle diagnosed several times by a dealership and now by an outside mechanic, who informed me about the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132754, filed 2018-10, 134,000 miles“Stereo/navigation intermittent always default to one radio station and settings, passenger seat had a crackling sound a few times no odd smells or smoke, turns signals won't work when stereo is inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #11234848, filed 2019-07, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
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- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 8 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
49 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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